Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Maui announced its new “Hawaiian Meeting Package” for groups.The offer includes a Hawaiian-themed

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia was awarded a Green Globe certification.The hotel features an extensive recycling and composting

The Site International Foundation announced the findings of its first Site Index survey, "Focus on the Economy,” which suggested that the worst

Susan Gurley, executive director of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), is resigning her post effective Dec. 31.Gurley has served

Mayor Richard Daley proposed a new city budget that would slash almost half of the money the city grants to the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

Epic, a waterfront boutique hotel here, launched its “Power Hour” meetings package.The offer includes a daily hosted wine hour, a happy

The Lexington Lansing Hotel completed a rebranding and a renovation.Upgrades at the former Sheraton property include improvements to the common areas

Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor completed an extensive renovation.The hotel now offers a refurbished lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and

The 235-room W Boston is open here.The hotel, which also includes 24 suites, is located in the city’s revitalized Theatre District. The

Don Freeman was appointed chairman of the Dallas CVB for 2009-2010.Freeman is chairman of Freeman, a provider of services for events and expositions

Meetings industry veteran Joan Eisenstodt will be interviewing former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle Nov. 10 as part of her “Face to Face

The 155-room aloft Bolingbrook is up and running here.The hotel is located in The Promenade Bolingbrook, a new mixed-use development 30 minutes west

The Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB created a Lauderdale Luxe Collection microsite on its website to showcase the destination’s growing offering of

The 1,094-room Doubletree Resort Orlando-International Drive is open after a $35 million transformation.The hotel includes three pools, three dining

The 234-room Sheraton Iowa City finished an extensive renovation.The project touched nearly every part of the hotel, including all guest rooms and

The Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Exhibition Center started a multimillion-dollar makeover as part of a change of ownership and management.

Northern Kentucky Convention Center officials are seeking to expand the center here despite the continued economic downturn.Officials plan to push

LAS VEGASAt a time when Las Vegas is still feeling the sting of an economic downturn, the city welcomed a commitment from IMEX Group to host a major

Holiday Inn Northwest/Sea World Area is up and running here.The 194-room hotel features three food and beverage offerings, including the Sporting

Embassy Suites Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Center opened its doors.The 192-suite hotel features a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, a fitness center and